Creamy and cheesy baked macaroni baked with more cheese on top. Made from scratch just like grandma used to make it, this Baked Macaroni and Cheese is a winning recipe.Â
One of the BEST ways to make Mac and cheese hands down. My oldest son is the Mac and cheese king and I am sure he is 90% noodles at this point. This recipe is so simple to make and you will not be able to stop eating it, which is why we call it "crack" Mac and cheese!
How to make Baked Macaroni and Cheese:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Whisk together flour with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Then set aside. Melt butter in a large pot. Whisk in flour then milk, whisking until well combined. Slowly mix in 3 cups of shredded cheese until smooth and melted. Add macaroni to the pot and mix well until noodles are evenly coated. Add 3 more cups shredded and mix until melted. Add cheesy noodles to a casserole dish. Sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes. Until cheese is melted. Optional: top with fresh parsley for garnish
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- Slow Cooker Fried Apples
- Loaded Smashed Potatoes
- Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
- Parmesan Garlic Fries
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- Cheesy Creamed Corn
- Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
- Roasted Ranch Green Beans
What size Casserole dish?
For this dish, I used a 9x13 casserole dish.
More Mac and Cheese Recipes you will LOVE:
Pizza Mac and Cheese:Â The perfect combination of two classic comfort foods. This Pizza Mac and Cheese is simple to make and going to wow!
Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese: Everything is better with bacon! This Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese is a favorite in our house. It’s loaded and seasoned ground beef, cheese, and of course the bacon.
Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese: Nothing better then comfort food in your slow cooker! I love this recipe for Slow Cooker Mac and Cheese it’s my favorite way to make mac and cheese and comes out perfect every time!
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients
- 16 oz Macaroni
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- ½ cup Flour
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- â…› teaspoon Pepper
- 4 cups Milk (whole milk works best for a thick sauce)
- 6 ½ cup Sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Whisk together flour with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Then set aside.
- Melt butter in a large pot. Whisk in flour then milk, whisking until well combined.
- Slowly mix in 3 cups of shredded cheese until smooth and melted. Add macaroni to the pot and mix well until noodles are evenly coated. Add 3 more cups shredded and mix until melted.
- Add cheesy noodles to a casserole dish. Sprinkle with ½ cup shredded cheese and bake for 20 minutes. Until cheese is melted.
- Optional: top with fresh parsley for garnish
Nutrition
This looks to die for!! Love mac and cheese!
Thanks Joy!